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N45 FDH

1996 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,464 mi
Last recorded77,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiest64,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 FDH
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,464 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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N45 FDH is a 1996 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 64,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N45 FDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N45 FDH registered?

N45 FDH is a 1996 Ford Fiest, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N45 FDH safe to buy?

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